fiction author
You've been writing your story long enough.
fiction author
You've been writing your story long enough.
You have a story.
You believe in it.
You've poured yourself into it.
But somewhere in the back of your mind, you keep wondering…
Is my story any good?
We hear this from authors all the time.
Your family says it's good. But is it ready? Does the pacing work? Does the story land? Does the redemptive arc impact your reader the way you intended?
If it doesn't, you need to know now, not later.
You need a professional fiction editor to give you honest feedback.
That's exactly what Story Strategy was built to do.
story strategy
Before you book, let's be clear about what it is...
and what it isn't.
Story Strategy is...
A professional editorial assessment of the first three chapters of your manuscript
Feedback from someone who specializes in bold, redemptive fiction
Honest publishing guidance designed to strengthen your manuscript and long-term potential
Story Strategy is NOT...
A proofreading service
A casual critique from someone skimming your pages
Surface-level encouragement without real publishing insight
Direct Access to a
Professional Fiction Editor
You meet live with the exact fiction
editor who sat with your story.
Most authors spend years guessing. You get direct access to an editor reading your work
through a publisher’s eyes...someone who understands story, marketability, reader connection, and the demands of bold, redemptive fiction.
Then they'll tell you exactly what your manuscript needs to move toward publication.
The Story Strategy Process
You sign up.
Simple. Secure. Done in minutes.
You receive submission instructions.
We send you everything you need to submit your first three chapters. No guessing. No complicated process. Just clear next steps.
Your editor gets to work.
Within two weeks, your manuscript is read and evaluated by a professional fiction editor from Lore & Legacy Press. They complete your Story Strategy Report. A real editorial evaluation built specifically for your story.
You meet with your editor.
You'll book your live session directly with the same editor who read your work. Not a stranger. The editor who already knows your story, what's working, and where it needs to grow. That conversation changes everything.
Most authors try to jump straight to publishing.
But without clarity… they build on the wrong foundation.
That is why everything starts here.
Most authors try to jump straight to publishing.
But without clarity… they build on the wrong foundation.
That is why everything starts here.
What Your Story
Strategy Report Covers
Story Structure
Is your narrative architecture strong enough to carry the weight of your story?
Pacing
Where is the reader being pulled forward… and where are they disengaging?
Voice
Is your narrative voice consistent, distinctive, and doing the work it needs to do?
Redemptive Arc
Is the redemptive thread landing with the power you intend… or does it feel forced?
Market Readiness
Where does your manuscript stand right now? And what is the gap between where it is and where it needs to be?
You will walk away with a written report...
PLUS, a live conversation that gives you more professional editorial clarity than most authors receive in years.
THE QUESTION EVERY AUTHOR ASKS
“Is my manuscript ready enough to submit?”
Yes.
You do not need a finished, polished manuscript to book your Story Strategy Session. All you need are your first three chapters, exactly where they are right now.
If your story needs work, your editor will tell you what needs strengthening and why. If your story is further along than you realize, they'll tell you that too.
That kind of clarity can save you months of unnecessary rewrites and help you move forward with confidence.
PROVEN RESULTS
What Authors
Are Saying
linda
Middle Grade Fantasy
I had published a book and still had no idea what I was doing wrong.
After drowning in self-publishing, nothing turned out the way I thought it would. Lore & Legacy gave me structure, professional guidance, and honest feedback that helped me finally understand what my story needed. For the first time, I feel like I have real direction, real momentum, and a team that truly believes in me.
annah
Romantasy
Eight months of writer's block. One session. Done.
The feedback I received broke through an eight-month battle with writer's block and reignited my passion to write. It gave me clarity, direction, and momentum I didn't know I was missing. There's a rare level of trust and insight here that completely changed the way I see my story.
jason roper
Screenwriter
I had carried this story in my head for years. One session finally moved it onto the page.
"I've had a story in my mind for years, but getting it onto the page felt overwhelming. The feedback and support I received gave me the clarity and direction I needed to finally move my book from concept to reality."
Stephanie Cotta
Epic Fantasy
I finally understood why my story wasn't connecting.
"I didn't know if what I was writing was actually good or just wishful thinking. I had the passion, but not the clarity or structure. The feedback I received changed that. It gave me the tools to understand what was working in my story and what needed strengthening. Now I'm writing with direction, purpose, and a whole new level of confidence."
tammy
vaughter
Western Thriler
This gave me the clarity I didn't know I was missing.
"I fixed my cliché opening, learned how to show not tell, and finally understood the Hero's Journey in a way that clicked. Now I'm rewriting with purpose and excited to keep going.
THE NEW TRADITIONAL
EQUIPPING AUTHORS FOR SUCCESS
The Story Strategy Session is the first step toward something most fiction authors never get access to: a publisher invested in your development, your story, and your visibility.
STEP 01
Story
Strategy
Clarity before you build in the wrong direction.
STEP 02
The Collective
Guild
If your story aligns, you may be invited into a curated group of serious authors building their platform, refining their craft, and preparing for visibility.
STEP 03
Traditional
Publishing Deal
Selected authors move into a traditional publishing partnership. Author and publisher working together to build visibility, readership, and lasting impact.
THE NEW TRADITIONAL
EQUIPPING AUTHORS FOR SUCCESS
The Story Strategy Session is the first step toward something most fiction authors never get access to: a publisher invested in your development, your story, and your visibility.
STEP 01
Story
Strategy
Clarity before you build in the wrong direction.
STEP 02
The Collective
Guild
If your story aligns, you may be invited into a curated group of serious authors building their platform, refining their craft, and preparing for visibility.
STEP 03
Traditional
Publishing Deal
Selected authors move into a traditional publishing partnership. Author and publisher working together to build visibility, readership, and lasting impact.
You're not just an author.
You're a Christian author.
With a Story Strategy Session, you're not just getting an editoral review.
You're gaining the kind of clarity most authors never get… even after they publish.
You're not just an author.
You're a Christian author.
With a Story Strategy Session, you're not just getting an editoral review.
You're gaining the kind of clarity most authors never get… even after they publish.
THE SPIRITUAL REALITY NOBODY ELSE WILL SAY
The resistance you feel is not always writer’s block.
The voice telling you you’re not ready. Not good enough. Not qualified.
That's what happens when your assignment comes under attack.
Wanting your story to reach readers is not arrogance. It’s stewardship.
You were entrusted with this story for a reason.
The humblest thing you can do is finish it and place it into the hands of the reader who needs it.
As a Christian publisher, we understand that reality. Every author and manuscript is covered in prayer, with a dedicated intercessor standing with our authors throughout the journey.
STORY STRATEGY
Three chapters.
Professional written report.
A live session with the professional fiction editor who read your work.
The clarity most fiction authors never get access to.
If your story aligns with our mission, you may be invited into the Collective Guild.
STORY STRATEGY
Three chapters.
Professional written report.
A live session with the professional fiction editor who read your work.
The clarity most fiction authors never get access to.
If your story aligns with our mission, you may be invited into the Collective Guild.
Common Author Questions
What if my manuscript isn't finished yet?
You only need your first three chapters. The goal is not perfection. The goal is clarity before you continue building in the wrong direction.
What if my story isn't good enough?
That is exactly why this exists. Most authors spend years guessing. Your editor will tell you honestly what is working, what is not, and what needs to improve. And if your story is not quite ready yet, we have developmental cohort groups through Square Tree designed to help authors strengthen their craft and prepare for the Collective Guild. You do not need to have everything figured out before you start. You just need your first three chapters completed.
Will I really meet with the editor who reviewed my manuscript?
Yes. You meet live on Zoom with the exact fiction editor who read your submission and completed your Story Strategy Report.
Is this only for authors seeking publishing with Lore & Legacy?
No. Some authors come for clarity alone. Most authors move into the Collective Guild or traditional publishing pathway if their story aligns with our mission.
What kind of fiction do you work with?
We specialize in bold, redemptive fiction that is emotionally honest, spiritually meaningful, and crafted to genuinely connect with readers. We don't accept horror or erotica.
What if I've already published… or already have a publisher?
That's completely okay. Many authors come to us after publishing independently or working with another publisher and realizing something still is not working the way they hoped. Every author starts with the Story Strategy Session. Before we can talk about pathway, visibility, or publishing opportunities, we need to understand where your story currently stands and what it needs next.
How long does the process take?
Once your chapters are submitted, your Story Strategy Report is typically completed within two weeks. You'll then receive a private booking link to schedule your live session with the editor who personally reviewed your story.
Right now, there is a reader waiting.
Angela Hughes wrote a paranormal story about forgiveness.
A reader picked it up not looking for God… just looking for a good entertaining story. The reader ended up forgiving her father.
That reader was not looking for God.
But God found her inside of Angela's story.
Your story can do that too!
Is your story ready to make a Kingdom impact?
Right now, there is a reader waiting.
Angela Hughes wrote a paranormal story about forgiveness.
A reader picked it up not looking for God… just looking for a good entertaining story. The reader ended up forgiving her father.
That reader was not looking for God.
But God found her inside of Angela's story.
Your story can do that too!
Is your story ready to make a Kingdom impact?
Write Dangerously.
Redeem Fiercely.
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